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Environment and Development in the Straits of Malacca (Hardcover)
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Environment and Development in the Straits of Malacca (Hardcover)
Series: Routledge Studies in Development and Society
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The Straits of Malacca is one of the most important stretches of
water in the world. Through its sea lanes have passed the ships of
the major trading nations of the world. European colonialism from
the 17th century onwards in the form of sailing ships gave it and
the surrounding region significant geostrategic importance.
Throughout the 20th century, the economic growth of South East
Asia, built on trade and economic development, has continued to
reinforce the importance of the Straits. This book is a study of
the environment and development of the Straits. Taking an
integrative approach, the book argues that the region has an
underlying unity which political divisions (between Malaysia,
Indonesia and Singapore) disguise. It emphasizes three major
elements: first, the historical geography of the region highlights
its role as a sea-corridor which both connected the markets of
India and China. Secondly, contemporary patterns of economic
development and trade have continued to build the importance of the
region. Thirdly, major environmental problems now threaten the sea
and the coast: from pollution to traffic to tourism.
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